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All in One System vs. Separate

I'm thinking about switching out the stock suspension on my WBBB. I was wondering if I could get some help with some pros and cons towards these two options. Please let me know what you guys think would be the best option.

I think it depends on where you hang. I love the stock WBBB strap and buckle system for ease of hanging and would therefore lean to an all in one system, but if you hang where there are a lot of sticky pine trees, you have to deal with packing sticky straps back in your hammock bag. I switched to straps and whoopies just so I can pack my straps up in a small ziploc bag. I hope my memory isn't gone enough yet to forget my straps, but it seems to be getting worse every day.

I'm in agreement with all of the above. For a backpacker that is trying to keep bulk and weight to a minimum, and for those that want maximum adjustment capabilities, I'd recommend separate components. For ease of use, the All In One.

All-In-One
-Generally simpler
-No need for marlin spikes or toggles
-Impossible to forget straps (it happens)
-Comes with continuous loops and an aluminum ring built in as a water stop
-Can handle virtually any tree diameter or spacing you will likely encounter

Separate Huggers and Slings
-Slightly lighter
-Huggers detach from slings (some consider this a bonus)
-Possible to mix and match different slings/huggers

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I have a custom suspension on order. I got the idea form Blackwolf when testing out his snipe a while back. I have the the tree huger sewn around the fixed eye of the whoopie and then instead of a ring at the other end I have a dutch hook on the continual loop on the hammock. I just attach it to the adjustable end and set my adjustment.